Unemployment – the biggest worry for the town's young people

UNEMPLOYMENT and a lack of opportunities for work experience are the main issues worrying young people in Warrington, a survey has revealed.
The survey was carried out by IMPACT, Warrington’s youth council, and was revealed at the launch of the organisation’s manifesto for 2013-15 at the Town Hall.
A total of 2,285 young people voted in the survey – 11.65 per cent of Warrington’s youth population
In the manifesto, the youth council set out a number of proposals for improving services for young people in Warrington.
The result of the survey showed clearly that young people in the borough
think better work experience opportunities should be offered and youth unemployment should be tackled better.
Representatives from schools across Warrington attended the launch and had the chance to ask questions of key figures at the borough council, including leader Cllr Terry O’Neill and Cllr Colin Froggatt, lead member for children and young people’s services.
Cllr Froggatt said: “It’s brilliant to hear so many young people in Warrington are getting involved and having a say on real issues that affect them. They can make a difference and the whole point of the youth council is to ensure their voices are heard.
“This was an opportunity for young people to let decision makers aware of what issues they would like to see addressed and it was great to see so many ask questions and get involved.”
On November 15, members of Youth Parliament will gather together at the House of Commons to debate and decide the most important issue to campaign on for the year ahead.
Pictured: Steven Atkins (right) MYP Warrington South, chairman of Youthforia North West Regional Youth Forum and Joel Davies, MYP Warrington North